Bassfield, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39421
Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,936
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,844
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bassfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39421 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39421 covers 168.7 square miles in Bassfield, Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,936 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39421 reports a modest median household income of $54,844 (4% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,476. Economic pressure is pronounced: 29.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,200 (28% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $908; owner occupancy is 92.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Jefferson Davis County, so 39421 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 39421
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bassfield, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39421.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39421, Bassfield, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,936
Population
168.7
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39421?
46.3
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$54,844
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$27,476
Per Capita Income
29.1%
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
36.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39421 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Bassfield, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$54,844 Top 41% higher than 59% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,157housing units
1,157
Total Housing Units
955
Occupied Units
202
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,200
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$908
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 39421, employing approximately 539 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,180,000.
32
Businesses
539
Employees
$34.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 34.4% |
| Construction | 5 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 39421 vs 39427 →
ZIP 39421 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39482
Sumrall (39482)
9,746 residents
- 39474
Prentiss (39474)
6,050 residents
- 39421 2,936
Bassfield (39421)
2,936 residents
- 39427 1,314
Carson (39427)
1,314 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39421 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39421 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39482
Sumrall (39482)
$64,321 median income
- 39421
Bassfield (39421)
$54,844 median income
- 39474
Prentiss (39474)
$35,586 median income
- 39427
Carson (39427)
$31,860 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39421 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39421, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,936 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39421 in?
ZIP code 39421 (Bassfield) is located in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. Jefferson Davis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-davis-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39421?
ZIP code 39421 in Bassfield, MS has a population of 2,936 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39421?
The median household income in ZIP 39421 is $54,844, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39421?
The median home value in ZIP 39421 is $97,200, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39421?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39421 is African American at 57.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39421?
ZIP code 39421 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 539 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39421?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39421 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39421?
In ZIP code 39421, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39421?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39421 is 36.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39421?
In ZIP code 39421, approximately 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39421?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39421 is 29.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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